The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said just this week that higher global oil prices are not unexpected and are already factored into its policy planning. This develops as it assesses the impact on inflation, economic growth, and the future path of monetary easing.
Business sentiment in the Philippines improved in February 2026, before the onset of the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to the latest survey.
A fresh report from Agile Data Solutions Inc. suggests the latest spike in global oil prices could reshape how Filipinos think about mobility, potentially accelerating interest in electric vehicles (EVs), but not without persistent hurdles.
A new partnership between Greenstrum and Huawei is set to boost the rollout of high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the Philippines, supporting the sector’s gradual shift toward mainstream adoption.